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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- The First Minster
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The York Hoard
- Judges Lodging
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Council of Arles
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Assembly Rooms
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The York Helmet
- Treasurer's House
- Teaching the Poor
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Railway Station
- Rowntree Park